Citizens of Turkey can either take ALES or GRE. Applicants who are not citizens of Turkey must take GRE. ALES scores are valid for 5 years. GRE scores are valid for 5 years

English Proficiency: TOEFL IBT (at least 100) (with a minimum of 22 from each section), IELTS (at least 7.0 average and 5.5 from each section) or Bilkent PAE (at least B). Validity period for all exams: 2 years
Language requirement waived for Bilkent graduates if they started their undergraduate degree with a PAE score of at least B.

Proof of Degree: Bachelors degree

Transcripts: Undergraduate transcript [uploaded]

Statement of Purpose: A letter in English describing academic achievements, research interests, faculty members you are interested in working with, and motivations for applying to the program (Word limit: 500 to 800 words, double-spaced)

Letters of Recommendation: Three letters [completed online by referee]